What can I say about Marc Lawrence's Did You Hear about the Morgans? Not a whole lot, good or bad. This, extremely vanilla, romantic comedy had me asking if I really wanted to know what happened to the Morgans. The unoriginal premise of this movie has our estranged, intrepid couple entering the FBI's witness protection program to hide from a hit man, whose job they, well, witnessed. Insert "hilarity" here. Paint-by-numbers. Fade to black. Roll credits. That's really how interesting this was. I am curious if couples with relationship issues go looking for life-threatening situations so they can go to the FBI to try and save said relationship in the relocation program. The country-fried wisdom coming from the small, rural, hide-a-witness townsfolk was just so predictable that my wife and I had more fun (correctly) predicting the next lines than actually watching the plot resolve itself. "Meh" would be the perfect descriptor.
The cast looks like, honestly, they just needed the paychecks. I am a Hugh Grant fan (c'mon, the guy is funny) and the best performance is from him. Unfortunately, even he looks like he really doesn't care. Sarah Jessica Parker is (as usual) atrocious. The woman just couldn't act her way off a cliff. The true tragedy of this movie is the inclusion of one of the most underrated American actors: Sam Elliot. I really feel bad for the guy, he's a great actor who will forever be remembered as the "Beef. It's what's for dinner" guy. Come on Hollywood, Give this guy a role he deserves.
An ultimately forgettable, below average, romantic comedy. You really will not care what happens to the Morgans...keep your Lincolns, Hamiltons and Jacksons where they are. 4/10.
I am really excited for tomorrow's movie!! Going to the local cinema to catch the latest from the newest generation of British comedy, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost: Paul. Can't wait *tittering like a small girl*!!! See you then, and GO WATCH A MOVIE!!
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